Whether you’re a dragon boater powering through a session, a gym rat chasing PRs, or someone who laces up for the occasional 5K, you’ve probably obsessed over body fat at some point. But let’s talk about the sneaky kind: Visceral fat.
This isn’t the jiggly stuff you can pinch—it’s the hidden fat wrapped around your organs, lurking deep in your abdomen. For us average athletes, who train hard but aren’t pros with nutritionists on speed dial, visceral fat can be a silent saboteur. It affects not just your health but your performance too. In this post, we’ll dive into what it is, why it matters, how to estimate it with a simple at-home formula, and proven ways to blast it away. Stick around—by the end, you’ll have the tools to level up your game.
What is Visceral Fat
First off, what exactly is visceral fat? Unlike subcutaneous fat (the layer under your skin that gives you love handles), visceral fat pads your liver, intestines, and other vital organs. It’s metabolically active, meaning it pumps out hormones and inflammatory chemicals that can wreak havoc.
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